G Tinney
Well-Known Fanatic
I shoot in cleats and really like it and don't understand why more people don't use them. Solomon's are nice but so dang expensive and I don't see where they are or could be any better. What are yalls thought?
Cleats?
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runawaygun762
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I learned a painful lesson on using cleats at the wrong time. I wore my New Balance baseball cleats during a local match to break them in and the range is primarily gravel and hard-packed dirt. I now have plantar fasciitis and that's normally caused by trauma to the bottom of the foot and the pain started around the time of wearing them. Salomons are expensive but well worth it in terms of comfort and grip.
45recoil
likes to party
A shoe with a decent tread will be fine. Noone has ever lost a match because they didnt wear solomans
Matt1911
Cyrwus Jr.
I lose matches all the time and don't wear Solomons, I better go get some.
jtischauser
I'm addicted to kicking ass
I have yet to find a pair of cleats that don't hurt like hell after a few hours. Solomon SPIKEcross feel like regular old sneakers but give me cleat type traction.
dennishoddy
Moderator
Seriously, you have to wear cleats, pajama pants and a rokin shirt to win a match?
runawaygun762
Well-Known Fanatic
I have now shot a whopping 8 3 gun matches, and in two of those, I wished I'd had better traction than what was provided by cross trainers and 5.11 boots. Will you win or lose a match because of shoes? No. Will you win or lose a match because you do or don't have a mag well funnel on the pistol or angled mag pouches? No. Put everything together and you become more efficient.
bigsampson
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The thing about Solomons is that if they fail, as long as you have the receipt, they are guaranteed for two years.
One thing I have learned about 3 gun. You get what you pay for.
I've owned allot of "waterProof" outdoor gear. My Solomon's are the first thing I ever bought that lived up to it.
Whether it is solomon or any of the other high end adventure shoes, they are worth every penny.
They will last longer and are backed by pretty good companies.
Nothing wrong with cleats either though.
One thing I have learned about 3 gun. You get what you pay for.
I've owned allot of "waterProof" outdoor gear. My Solomon's are the first thing I ever bought that lived up to it.
Whether it is solomon or any of the other high end adventure shoes, they are worth every penny.
They will last longer and are backed by pretty good companies.
Nothing wrong with cleats either though.
Matt1911
Cyrwus Jr.
I've been using Adidas thrashers for awhile now and really like the grip and comfort.
I wasn't aware of the warranty on the Solomons. Makes me want to try them out when I wear out the Adidas.
I wasn't aware of the warranty on the Solomons. Makes me want to try them out when I wear out the Adidas.
Capt. Shrek
Fanatic
I picked up 2 pair of salomons a few months ago and I can already tell you, I won't ever run anything else. Yeah, the warranty is great but the comfort level and extremely light weight makes it feel like your almost bare foot. I got the cleated hiking trail runner (speedcross 3 gtx) for the extra traction in 3gun, and the non cleated XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 GTX Trail Runner for stationary and indoor matches. By far the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned.
CBR
Well-Known Fanatic
Try the Spikecross next time. Same as 3s with metal lugs on a few of the cleats
jtischauser
I'm addicted to kicking ass
I wish they made spikecross in that OD green color of the GTX. Red isn't tactical enough for me.cbr said:
Rockon71385
Founding Member
I've been shooting in the same pair of Adidas football cleats for 7ish years now. They were about $40 I think. They're comfortable, super lightweight, and they have great grip. I've never experienced any serious discomfort while wearing them. I do think cleats provide an advantage over sneakers in grass and dirt. On gravel, I don't think it makes a difference. How much difference do they make? Not much, but for me it goes back to the old saying, "If you think it helps, it does."
Matt1911
Cyrwus Jr.
Real operators camouflage their own gear from the elements.Jesse Tischauser said:
Josh Beauchamp
Well-Known Fanatic
I was wishing I had spent the extra for the waterproof Solomons at the Double TapJason Grant said:
dennishoddy
Moderator
Waterproof on the outside. What happens when you get over the tops?Josh Beauchamp said:
Capt. Shrek
Fanatic
exactly why I went with the Speed cross 
